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NWTF Announces NWTF TV Sponsored by Mossy Oak

NWTF TV sponsored by Mossy Oak is your new home for turkey hunting and conservation content 24/7/365. Stream on your computer, smartphone or smartTV. Watch Now at tv.NWTF.org.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gerald Swindle

You probably already know that Gerald Swindle was the 2016 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year. You probably know that his nickname is "G-Man." While there are several things you already know about one of the funniest pro anglers, Gerald Swindle peels back the layers and tells us several things we didn't know about "G-Man."

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

How to Catch Winter Speckled Trout

Mark Davis of Lexington, South Carolina, is primarily known as a blue-water fisherman. One of the most popular inshore species is the speckled trout, also called the spotted seatrout. We asked Mark his favorite baits to fish for these trout.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Bobby Sears of JEBS Chokes Achieves Single Season Turkey Slam with .410 Handgun

Bobby Sears, co-owner and CEO of JEBS Choke Tubes, the world’s most trusted choke tubes, set out in spring 2018 to tackle a modern day turkey hunting challenge. Bobby knew if he could accomplish this slam with his .410 handgun, it would not only bring more credibility to their line of small bore chokes, but it would also give them more insight into their sustainability of today’s market.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Firearm

Bass Fishing in Unseasonable Weather Conditions

When a cold front hits, most bass fishermen believe the bass stop biting, but that’s not true. Getting a bite may be more difficult. However, if you slow your presentation down, downsize your lure and fish it with a slower retrieve, you can make bass bite.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Q and A: Champion Turkey Caller Billy Yargus

Most hunters know that Missouri native Billy Yargus is one of the best turkey callers in the country. Yargus is not only good at sounding like turkeys, he is also extremely good at hunting them. Continue reading to find out what makes him such a success.

Turkey

How to Use GPS When Bass Fishing

I know that some people drop a GPS waypoint on top of a school of bass. Other anglers GPS the spot where they want to hold their boat to cast to a school of bass. Some anglers GPS a site according to the current.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, How-To

Mississippi’s NEW Game Check System for Turkey Harvests

With over a quarter of a million birds, Mississippi has consistently produced one of the largest turkey populations in the country. By hunters reporting their turkey harvest with the NEW Game Check System, they will aid in the future of wild turkey conservation.

Turkey, Conservation, Mossy Oak Obsession, Firearm

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing

Though you may find it has a slower tempo than fishing in the warmer months, ice fishing is a great new challenge for fishermen. It offers the solitude and serenity of any cold-weather sport with a few added obstacles to keep things interesting and, perhaps best of all, absolutely no bugs.

Fishing, Gear, How-To

Where to Find Walleye the First of March with Johnnie Candle

At this time of year, many of the lakes and rivers are still frozen, but the walleye usually will be moving toward their spawning areas. If you're fishing a reservoir that has any current, the walleye will start moving upstream.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua

Best New Turkey Hunting Gear 2019

As the official camouflage of the NWTF, Mossy Oak presents the best new turkey hunting gear for 2019. We explored the NWTF National Convention in February to look at new product offerings for turkey hunters. There is a lot of exciting, new turkey gear in Mossy Oak Obsession and Bottomland, two favorite camo patterns for the turkey obsessed.

Turkey, Mossy Oak Bottomland, Mossy Oak Obsession, Gear, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Firearm

Mossy Oak Fishing Pros to Compete in 2019 Bassmaster Classic

As the official pattern of B.A.S.S., Mossy Oak Fishing is thrilled to have five of the top professional anglers competing in the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Badeaux and Jordan Win Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Eastern Open

As title sponsor of the Bassmaster High School Series and official pattern of B.A.S.S., Mossy Oak Fishing is thrilled to congratulate Colby Badeaux and Tyler Jordan from Live Oak High School in Watson, Louisiana, on winning the 2019 Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Eastern Open presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Elements Agua, News

Ye Reap What Ye Sow: Choosing the Right Food Plot Seed

Many people think they save money by purchasing commodity seed for their food plots when this simply isn’t the case. We’re not saying you should buy the most expensive seed, either. Read on to learn more about all the benefits of choosing BioLogic food plot seed.

Conservation, Land Management, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Invest in Your Property’s Future Fodder: Planting Perennial Mast Trees for an Annual Food Source

Planting mast trees as a perennial food source for wildlife is great, but it’s important to have a plan of action when doing so. Read on to learn more about what steps you can take to make a smart investment in your property.

Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Nativ Nurseries

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In Loving Memory of Mr. Fox Haas

Mr. Fox Haas 1930 - 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved Mr. Fox has flown up to his heavenly roost. Mr. Fox passed peacefully in his home, with his wife Evelyn and three children, Shurley, Toxey and Nina, by his side. His house was full of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until the day he died, and through his bedroom window, turkeys and deer still passed through his backyard

Turkey, Mossy Oak

Mr. Fox Haas Pursues 71st Successful Turkey Season

Mr. Carl Fox Haas, Mossy Oak’s “founding father” and a legend in the outdoors industry, will begin his 71st turkey season on Thursday, March 15th in his home state of Mississippi, where he will be accompanied by his son Toxey Haas and grandsons Neill an Daniel Haas.

Turkey, News, Video

Fox Haas's History with the Wild Turkey

Toxey Haas on his dad Fox Haas's life-long obsession with the wild turkey. Interviewed by Jessi Cole on March 9, 2023. Jessi Cole: Your dad is, to put it mildly, held in high regard in the turkey hunting community. A lot of people, though, don’t know his full story. And it’s a great one. Let’s start with this: When did your dad kill his first turkey? Toxey Haas: He killed his first wild turkey in

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, News, Video, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Mossy Oak's Fox Haas Kills Turkey at 94 Years Old

Mossy Oak patriarch Mr. Fox Haas killed a wild turkey at 94 years old from a golf cart blind custom built by his grandson. Here's the story.

Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, News, Video, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Lining Up for a Mr. Fox Vest: The NWTF Experience

I knew this vest would be special. As an avid turkey hunter, I knew that I wouldn’t be the only person thinking about how special the release of this vest was.

Turkey, Conservation, News

Mr. Fox’s Buck: Still After Them at 91 Years Young

Everyone at the Mossy Oak office’s favorite story of the 2021-2022 deer season was the story of Mr. Fox’s big buck kill. We wanted to share the story of the hunt with everyone who has followed along with Mr. Fox’s hunting seasons through the years.

Deer, Firearm

NWTF Foundation Awards Mr. Fox Haas and Toxey Haas with Conservation Award

At the 2022 annual National Wild Turkey Federation convention, Chief Gamekeeper Mr. Fox Haas and Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas were both awarded with the NWTF Foundation Conservation Award.

Turkey, Conservation, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Turkeys for Tots by Fox Haas

Fox Haas's article from the 2002 edition of "Hunting the Country" magazine details Toxey's first turkey and the best way to create a lifetime hunting partner out of your young kids.

Turkey, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions

Fox Haas Inducted into Hall of Fame

Fox Haas, a linchpin in the birth of multi-faceted outdoors industry icon Mossy Oak®, was inducted into the West Point, Miss., Hall of Fame on February 9, 2017. West Point is the home of Mossy Oak and Fox Haas’ residence for over 60 years.

News, Mossy Oak

Fox Haas Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame

The 13th Annual Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame has included Fox Haas, father of Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas, in its 2014 class of inductees. Fox Haas was instrumental in the re-establishment of wild turkeys in east central Mississippi, hosting one of the region's first successfully transplanted flocks on land under his control in the 1970s.

News, Mossy Oak

Winter Crappie Fishing Tips

For areas whose waters don’t freeze over during the winter, January and February can be one of the best times of the year to seek out crappie, particularly if your goal is slab sized fish.

Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Frost-Seeding Food Plots

Here we talk about how to frost seed and snow seed your food plots.

Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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